Cortland County, NY Crime Statistics
Crime Overview
Cortland County in NY is served by 4 law enforcement agencies. Over the past five years (2019-2024), the county recorded 4,193 violent crimes and 3,994 property crimes. The average violent crime rate stands at 169.3 per 100k residents, which is 59.4% above the national average. Property crime averages 126.4 per 100k, 22.7% below the national average. The most common offense was Violent Crime, while Robbery had the lowest rate. Data is sourced from the FBI Crime Data Explorer and reflects totals from the most recent five-year period.
Violent Crimes
Violent Crime
Grade DAnnual Rate169.3 per 100k residents
National Avg: 106.2 per 100k
Total Incidents4,193 (2019-2023)
Homicide
Grade FNot enough data to calculate a meaningful rate.
Rape
Grade N/AInsufficient data to calculate annual rate.
Robbery
Grade AAnnual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 5.8 per 100k
Total Incidents34 (2019-2023)
Aggravated Assault
Grade CAnnual Rate22.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.3 per 100k
Total Incidents242 (2019-2023)
Property Crimes
Property Crime
Grade BAnnual Rate126.4 per 100k residents
National Avg: 163.6 per 100k
Total Incidents3,994 (2019-2023)
Burglary
Grade AAnnual Rate13.6 per 100k residents
National Avg: 24.0 per 100k
Total Incidents584 (2019-2023)
Larceny
Grade CAnnual Rate110.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 116.4 per 100k
Total Incidents3,310 (2019-2023)
Motor Vehicle Theft
Grade AAnnual Rate1.9 per 100k residents
National Avg: 22.2 per 100k
Total Incidents85 (2019-2023)
Summary Table
| Crime Type | Annual Rate (per 100k residents) | Grade | Total Incidents (2019-2023) | National Avg | % Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 169.3 | D | 4193 | 106.2 | +59.4% |
| Property Crime | 126.4 | B | 3994 | 163.6 | -22.7% |
| Homicide | 1.9 | F | 3 | 0.5 | +263.5% |
| Rape | 0.0 | A | 132 | 3.5 | -100.0% |
| Robbery | 1.9 | A | 34 | 5.8 | -66.7% |
| Aggravated Assault | 22.4 | C | 242 | 22.3 | +0.7% |
| Burglary | 13.6 | A | 584 | 24.0 | -43.6% |
| Larceny | 110.9 | C | 3310 | 116.4 | -4.7% |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1.9 | A | 85 | 22.2 | -91.3% |
Crime Trends
Agencies
Cortland County Sheriff's Office
Cortland Police Department
Cortland, NY
Homer Village Police Department
Homer Village, NY